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VN12 DZL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,327 mi
Last recorded167,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 DZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 167,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 163,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 159,816 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 156,708 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 156,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,921 miles

Rear advise both tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,586 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 26 Apr 2017 109,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,603 miles

front tyres have uneven wear on inner edges (will cause road noise)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VN12 DZL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 DZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 DZL registered?

VN12 DZL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is VN12 DZL safe to buy?

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